How to Turn off Network Sharing Windows 8?

Posted in  windows | 2022-04-06

Turn Network Sharing on or off in Windows 8.1

To do so, from the Windows 8 desktop, click the Network icon in the notification area. This will bring up an interface on the right side that will show you the available Networks. Rightclick on the Network you are currently connected. An option to Turn sharing on or off will be visible.

How do I Turn off Network Sharing?

Open Control Panel.
Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet.
Click Change advanced sharing settings in Network and Sharing Center.
Click Turn off file and printer sharing, and click Save changes.

How do I Turn off Network Discovery in Windows 8?

First of all open the Start Screen .
Enter the control panel in the Search Box.
Doubleclick on the Control Panel App.
Choose the Network and Security Centre option in the All Control Panel items window.
Choose the Change Advanced Sharing Settings option.
Check the turn off network discovery option.

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